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Deep posterior sacrococcygeal ligament
Other Terms:
Ligamentum sacrococcygeum dorsale profundum,
Ligamentum sacrococcygeum posterius profundum
Parts
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Group
Vertebral ligaments
Description
Deep to the superficial ligament of the same name, this ligament is more prominent laterally as it connects the inferior aspect of the sacrum and the posterior surface of the coccyx.
Function
Binds the sacrum and the coccyx and limits movements between these bones.
Latin
Ligamentum sacrococcygeum dorsale profundum
Latin
Ligamentum sacrococcygeum posterius profundum